If you're after a new drone for yourself, or as a gift, then now is the the time to start looking. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned flyer, we are already spotting some decent early Black Friday drone deals. We'll be keeping our eyes open to find you the best discounts up to Cyber Monday and beyond – so keep checking back to see if we have spotted anything new. For the moment, here are our favorite drone deals in the US and the UK...
Black Friday drone deals in USA
🇺🇸 Top US retailers:
Amazon: Cheap prices on camera gear
DJI: up to 30% off DJI drones and accessories
Adorama: Big discounts on cameras and tech
Walmart: DSLR, Mirrorless & action cameras
B&H Photo Video: Deals on camera brands
Best Buy: Save on TVs, laptops, appliances
DJI Neo | now $199
New for 2024, the DJI Neo is safe for the kids and smart enough to follow people around without being told what to do with a remote control. Don't worry though; you can buy a remote (though you don't get it with the $199 edition). That means, when you're ready, you can still do the whole old-school drone piloting if you like! (And you already know what the next gift request will be!)
Holy Stone HS440 Foldable FPV Drone | was $99.98 | now $79.98
Save $20 at Amazon Get into FPV drone flight with this entry-level model from Holy Stone suitable for beginners and kids. With 1080p footage and an included control and carry case, you have all you need to take to the skies.
Potensic Atom Fly More Combo | was $449.99 | now $379.99
Save $70 at Amazon This drone comes with high-end features including 4K video capture, GPS and a three-axis gimbal for stable footage. This Fly More Combo adds a carry case and a parallel charger that can charge three batteries at once, meaning your drone need never be out of the sky for long.
Potensic Atom SE | was $299.99 | now $249.99
Save $50 at Amazon The Atom SE drone dispenses with a mechanical gimbal and stabilizes the camera using digital stabilization (like a GoPro-style camera), but it's surprisingly effective (see our Atom SE review), and the software and hardware are surprisingly high standard.
DJI Avata | was $629 | now $499
Save $130 at Amazon Pick up this older FPV model with a decent discount (although you will also have to budget for goggles to get you set up for first-person flying).
Black Friday drone deals in UK
🇬🇧 Top UK stores
DJI: Exclusive gift with DJI Air 3
Amazon: Cheap prices on drone gear
John Lewis: The best for electrical deals
Jessops: Deals from an iconic camera store
Park Cameras: DJI and Autel drone specialists
Wex Photo Video: Great deals on the latest drones and accessories
Very: Deals on DJI, Ryze, and Red5 drones
Clifton Cameras: Deals on DJI and Autel drones
Holy Stone HS440 Foldable FPV drone | was £89.99 | now £76.49
Save £13.50 at Amazon with 15% voucher Get into FPV drone flight with this entry-level model from Holy Stone suitable for beginners and kids. With 1080p footage and an included control and carry case, you have all you need to take to the skies. Apply 15% voucher on page to get this price
Potensic Atom SE | was £279.99 | now £239.99
Save £40 at Amazon with voucher The Atom SE drone dispenses with a mechanical gimbal and stabilizes the camera using digital stabilization (like a GoPro-style camera), but it's surprisingly effective (see our Atom SE review), and the software and hardware are both of a high standard. Apply the £40 on-page voucher to get this price
DJI Tello Ryze | £99
Buy at Argos This is the perfect drone for kids or total beginners who want to see what flying and using a drone is like with very little cash down to get involved.
DJI Mini 3 | was £439 | now £339
Save £100 at DJI The Mini 3 is a 4K drone which (if you can steer it around trees yourself) produces excellent video through its 3-axis gimbal, and DJI is really slashing prices ahead of Black Friday!
Holy Stone HS720E 4K drone | was £249.99 | now £192.49
Save £57.50 at Amazon, including £20 voucher This drone is perfect for beginners looking to get into aerial photography and video on the cheap. With a 42-minute flight time, this is an ideal drone to get anyone started in their drone career. Apply the £20 on-page voucher to get this price
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, and this year falls on Friday, November 29, 2024. This has become the major online sale each year, as many Americans have the day off, and use this for shopping. For many people it is often the last pay day before Christmas - so the day that they have the money for buying gifts. Cyber Monday falls on the following Monday, and this year is on December 2.
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